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All Things New at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 My parents divorced when I was young, and my mother was granted full custody. She married an alcoholic who sexually molested me. …
July 2024 Giveaways
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Dangers of Underage Drinking
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner Compact, compact2020.com How big of a risk is alcohol use among teens? To illustrate the extent of alcohol misuse and abuse among teens and young adults in the United States, consider this: Alcohol is the most widely used substance by teens and young adults. 14 years old …
College Protest for Angler Advocacy
The Great Outdoors As a freshman at the University of Montevallo, I knew that the proximity to Lay Lake and my grandfather’s old house would be a draw for me during the doldrums of college study. Little did I know though, that my occasional angler protests of attendance to early morning classes during the summer …
Dad & The Outdoors
The Great Outdoors Looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift? The staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to assist you in finding a gift Dad will love and use. Besides being a one stop shop for hunting and fishing needs, Mark’s also carries a wide variety of lifestyle products for the husband or father in …
5 Truths about Prayer
Encouraging Word The dictionary says prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Prayer is conversation. I’m reminded of the old hymn, “Have a Little Talk with Jesus.” Prayer is communication meaning to exchange information that requires listening and understanding. Prayer is also communion meaning to have fellowship. Prayer …
What is God’s Story for Investing?
Money Matters In all of Christian life, we have two competing stories in front of us that shape the way we view concepts like investing. First, we have God’s story, rooted in the Bible. God’s story helps us move beyond just financial returns—to the how, who, and why behind our investment strategies. Alternatively, the world’s …
